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Hot movies, TV shows and games head to Comic-Con

LOS ANGELES (AP) -- Comic-Con International, the four-day pop-culture celebration that takes over the San Diego Convention Center each summer, runs Thursday to Sunday. Here's a look at some of the hottest films, TV shows and video games expected at the sold-out 43rd annual convention:

MOVIES:

— "The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn-Part 2": The first "Twilight" film made a Beatlemania-style splash at Comic-Con four years ago, with thousands of fans camping out since the weekend for a chance to see future heartthrobs Robert Pattinson, Taylor Lautner and Kristen Stewart in person. The now-megastars are expected again in San Diego, along with fellow cast members Peter Facinelli, Elizabeth Reaser, Kellan Lutz, Nikki Reed, Jackson Rathbone, Ashley Greene and Mackenzie Foy.

— "The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey": "Lord of the Rings" director Peter Jackson — who is a god at Comic-Con — takes J.R.R. Tolkien fans back to Middle Earth with his take on "The Hobbit." Stars Sir Ian McKellen, Martin Freeman, Andy Serkis and Richard Armitage are expected.

— "The Walking Dead": The producers and cast of AMC's adaptation of the award-winning comic book series return to Comic-Con with a sneak peek at the show's upcoming third season.

— "Game of Thrones": Stars and producers of this HBO fantasy hit will discuss the just-wrapped second season, and what's to come for its cast of kings, knights and renegades.

— "Dexter": Fans of Showtime's friendly neighborhood serial killer can be the first to see footage from next season's premiere episode. Producers and stars Michael C. Hall and Jennifer Carpenter are expected.

— "Fringe": The Fox show says farewell to its fans with a star-studded panel presentation and exclusive clips. Anna Torv, Josh Jackson and Lance Reddick are expected.

— "Glee": The musical dramedy makes its fourth consecutive appearance at Comic-Con, bringing its stars (including Lea Michele and Cory Monteith) and executive producer to discuss the graduation episode and what's next for the students of fictional McKinley High.